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About Ultimate Pet Nutrition®

Founded by Dr. Gary Richter, we at Ultimate Pet Nutrition believe optimal nutrition is the key to a happy life — which is why we strive to support your pet’s health with premium quality food, treats, and supplements. We understand your pet is like family, and they deserve only the best.

About Ultimate Pet Nutrition®

Founded by Dr. Gary Richter, we at Ultimate Pet Nutrition believe optimal nutrition is the key to a happy life — which is why we strive to support your pet’s health with premium quality food, treats, and supplements. We understand your pet is like family, and they deserve only the best.

Our Mission

To help pet owners give their pets a happy, healthy life by offering top quality food, treats, supplements, and pet education.

Our Vision

For every pet to live a full, happy, and thriving life, so they can spend as much time possible with the humans who love them most.

Our Mission

To help pet owners give their pets a happy, healthy life by offering top quality food, treats, supplements, and pet education.

Our Vision

For every pet to live a full, happy, and thriving life, so they can spend as much time possible with the humans who love them most.

Our Mission

To help pet owners give their pets a happy, healthy life by offering top quality food, treats, supplements, and pet education.

Our Vision

For every pet to live a full, happy, and thriving life, so they can spend as much time possible with the humans who love them most.

Values

Integrity
When it comes to your pet’s well-being, we are pet-first — not profit-first.
Transparency
We demand rigorous quality-checking for each of our formulas.
Education
We are passionate about sharing expertise and knowledge.
Authenticity
As a pet parent himself, Dr. Richter demands the best for pets.
Integrity
When it comes to your pet’s well-being, we are pet-first — not profit-first.
Transparency
We demand rigorous quality-checking for each of our formulas.
Education
We are passionate about sharing expertise and knowledge.
Authenticity
As a pet parent himself, Dr. Richter demands the best for pets.
Integrity
When it comes to your pet’s well-being, we are pet-first — not profit-first.
Transparency
We demand rigorous quality-checking for each of our formulas.
Education
We are passionate about sharing expertise and knowledge.
Authenticity
As a pet parent himself, Dr. Richter demands the best for pets.

America’s Favorite Veterinarian & Best-Selling Author Dr. Gary Richter

Dr. Gary Richter is proud to bring more than two decades of holistic and traditional veterinary experience to Ultimate Pet Nutrition®, a place where pet lovers can go for premium, veterinarian-approved solutions for their furry friends. With a range of targeted supplements, nourishing food, and all-natural treats carefully crafted by Dr. Richter, Ultimate Pet Nutrition® is dedicated to helping your dog or cat live a happy and fulfilling life by your side.

America’s Favorite Veterinarian & Best-Selling Author Dr. Gary Richter

Dr. Gary Richter is proud to bring more than two decades of holistic and traditional veterinary experience to Ultimate Pet Nutrition®, a place where pet lovers can go for premium, veterinarian-approved solutions for their furry friends. With a range of targeted supplements, nourishing food, and all-natural treats carefully crafted by Dr. Richter, Ultimate Pet Nutrition® is dedicated to helping your dog or cat live a happy and fulfilling life by your side.

Veterinarian-Developed Formulas

Veterinarian-Developed Formulas

Our formulas are easy-to-use and offer irresistible flavors.
Premium Supplements
Developed by Dr. Gary Richter, our supplements are thoughtfully formulated to support your pet’s health from all angles — from skin and coat support, to proper digestion and bowel health, to joint mobility, and more.*
No high-heat cooking here.
Freeze-Dried Raw Food
Our pet food is carefully formulated with high-quality protein, seeds, fruits, nuts, vegetables, vitamins, and minerals to emulate the ideal pet diet. Every batch is freeze-dried raw at peak freshness, keeping essential nutrients intact.
No additives, fillers, or artificial preservatives.
Protein-Rich Treats
Our treats are made in small batches — and we never use high-heat cooking. Every treat we make is naturally rich in protein. Best of all, they contain zero fillers, grains, or artificial preservatives. Just the meat your pet craves!
Our formulas are easy-to-use and offer irresistible flavors.
Premium Supplements
Developed by Dr. Gary Richter, our supplements are thoughtfully formulated to support your pet’s health from all angles — from skin and coat support, to proper digestion and bowel health, to joint mobility, and more.*
No high-heat cooking here.
Freeze-Dried Raw Food
Our pet food is carefully formulated with high-quality protein, seeds, fruits, nuts, vegetables, vitamins, and minerals to emulate the ideal pet diet. Every batch is freeze-dried raw at peak freshness, keeping essential nutrients intact.
No additives, fillers, or artificial preservatives.
Protein-Rich Treats
Our treats are made in small batches — and we never use high-heat cooking. Every treat we make is naturally rich in protein. Best of all, they contain zero fillers, grains, or artificial preservatives. Just the meat your pet craves!

Learn More About Dr. Gary Richter, M.S., D.V.M., C.V.C., C.V.A.

Ultimate Pet Nutrition® was founded by renowned veterinarian Dr. Gary Richter. Dr. Richter began his decades of study at the University of Florida with a B.S. in animal science, an M.S. in veterinary medical science, and a doctorate of veterinary medicine with honors. Dr. Richter is the owner and medical director of Holistic Veterinary Care in Oakland, CA, which he launched in 2009.

In his veterinary practice, Dr. Gary Richter uses advanced Western medicine technology to perform surgeries, and at Holistic Veterinary Care, he uses Eastern traditions and nutrition to support quality of life, including veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic practices. Dr. Richter combines these two approaches to offer pet owners comprehensive solutions for their pets to help them live better lives.

Due to his dedication and deep love for animals, Dr. Gary Richter and his animal hospitals have received more than 30 awards for his work, including Best Veterinary Hospital and Best Canine Therapy Facility. He was named “America’s Favorite Veterinarian” by The American Veterinary Medical Foundation, and “Holistic Practitioner of the Year” by the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association in 2019. Dr. Richter has been at the forefront of pet nutrition for two decades, and is also the author of the bestselling, The Ultimate Pet Health Guide, in which he shares his expertise on all things pet health and nutrition.

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Over 50,000 Satisfied Customers

What customers are saying about our formulas:

5 out of 5 stars

Nutra Thrive for Dogs


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5 out of 5 stars

Nutra Thrive for Cats


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5 out of 5 stars

Nutra Complete Premium Freeze-Dried Beef Dog Food


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Bison Liver Nutra Bites


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Canine Restore


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Canine Fresh


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*All pets are unique. Your pet’s results can and will vary.

Our Commitment to Quality

At Ultimate Pet Nutrition, your pet’s health comes first.
We’re dedicated to formulating the very best nutritional formulas for your pet, and we strive to provide the highest standard every step of the way. All of our products go through rigorous testing for quality, purity, and potency at an independent, 3rd-party facility.

In 2023, we partnered with a new manufacturing facility right here in the U.S. — so we can continue to provide pet parents with top-tier formulas they can rely on to support their furry friend’s health and happiness.

Our Commitment to Quality

At Ultimate Pet Nutrition, your pet’s health comes first. We’re dedicated to formulating the very best nutritional formulas for your pet, and we strive to provide the highest standard every step of the way. All of our products go through rigorous testing for quality, purity, and potency at an independent, 3rd-party facility.

In 2023, we partnered with a new manufacturing facility right here in the U.S. — so we can continue to provide pet parents with top-tier formulas they can rely on to support their furry friend’s health and happiness.

Quality Without Compromise

We believe great health starts in your pet’s bowl — and we’re committed to maintaining top-quality standards
at every step of the manufacturing process.

Quality Without Compromise

We believe great health starts in your pet’s bowl –
and we’re committed to maintaining top-quality
standards at every step of the manufacturing
process.

Excellence in Every Bite

  • Our food is freeze-dried raw to preserve nutrition and flavor. Unlike many commercial pet foods, which are processed at high temperatures, our freeze-dried food is the closest thing your pet will find to their natural, ancestral diet.
  • Our treats are protein-packed and filler-free. Every treat we make is naturally rich in protein, then air-dried or freeze-dried to preserve the flavor and texture. Best of all, they contain zero fillers, grains, or artificial preservatives — just the meat your pet craves.
  • Our formulas are third-party tested for quality. That means you get exactly what’s on the label — and your pet gets only the best ingredients.

Excellence in Every Bite

  • Our food is freeze-dried raw to preserve nutrition and flavor. Unlike many commercial pet foods, which are processed at high temperatures, our freeze-dried food is the closest thing your pet will find to their natural, ancestral diet.
  • Our treats are protein-packed and filler-free. Every treat we make is naturally rich in protein, then air-dried or freeze-dried to preserve the flavor and texture. Best of all, they contain zero fillers, grains, or artificial preservatives — just the meat your pet craves.
  • Our formulas are third-party tested for quality. That means you get exactly what’s on the label — and your pet gets only the best ingredients.
Award-Winning Formulas

Pet Innovation Awards

This annual program celebrates innovative products and services that enhance the lives of both pets and their owners.
2023: Nutra Bites, Cat Treat Product
of the Year — Winner
Nutra Bites are tasty, protein-rich snacks designed to support cats’ well-being. With no added fillers or grains, these treats can help your cat live a happy, healthy life.
2022: Nutra Thrive, Dog Vitamin/
Supplement of the Year — Winner
Our premium supplement helps support the digestive health, joint health, organ health, coats, and immune function of canines for a healthy, revitalized life.
Award-Winning Formulas

Pet Innovation Awards

This annual program celebrates innovative products and services that enhance the lives of both pets and their owners.
2023: Nutra Bites, Cat Treat Product of the Year — Winner
Nutra Bites are tasty, protein-rich snacks designed to support cats’ well-being. With no added fillers or grains, these treats can help your cat live a happy, healthy life.
2022: Nutra Thrive, Dog Vitamin/Supplement of the Year — Winner
Our premium supplement helps support the digestive health, joint health, organ health, coats, and immune function of canines for a healthy, revitalized life.